About us
If you love camping, backpacking, kayaking, paddleboarding, nature walks, hiking, biking, fishing, geocaching, photography, outdoor cooking, birding, wildlife viewing, travel, and anything else outdoors... Plus, if you enjoy throwing in some cultural activities, cooking, movie nights, and other one off events with fun people, NEO is for you!
If you like fun volunteer opportunities working with schools and the community to teach others how to enjoy nature and the great outdoors, we have that too! Welcome to NEO (Nature & Eclectic Outdoors)!
NEO is a Texas based 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping people of all ages and backgrounds lead more outdoor oriented lives for better health, happiness, and life balance. Check out our website at [www.NEOproject.org!](http://www.neoproject.org/)
NEO events are open to everyone, and most activities are family, kid, and pet friendly! Events are free or low cost! We supplement our regular outdoor events with amazing cultural opportunities and affordable travel adventures. Our goal is to make outdoor activities and incredible travel events accessible to everyone.
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We love being outdoors! We want to make sure everyone has the chance to experience hiking, camping, backpacking, cycling, kayaking, geocaching, and anything else they would like to try out. We love to travel and get out of the hustle and bustle of the city, and we want others to have this opportunity to travel with us in a safe and relaxed environment.
NEO may host an all day hike at Brazos Bend State Park, a weekend camp at Pedernales Falls, or a cool mid-week night hike at Memorial Park. You could even find us introducing members to the Colorado Rockies on a long weekend! Whatever NEO does, we’re going to make some new friends, create amazing lifelong memories, and have a blast!
NEO has several special initiatives described on our website atwww.neoproject.org, but one initiative in particular has gained us incredible respect and notoriety. Through our “Wilderness Kids” initiative, NEO encourages kids and families to get off the couch, away from the video games and cell phones, and OUTSIDE. With the help of contributions and donations, NEO hosts events and clinics designed to teach kids necessary skills for enjoying outdoor activities and thriving in the natural world. Kids develop leadership and teamwork skills while learning about water safety, hiking, camping, nature and wildlife, and much more! They are also introduced to people from all walks of life and from all over the world, giving them a broader understanding of the world and cultures around them.
We partner with schools, businesses, and other organizations to facilitate field trips, on campus events, and team builders. We also host private events that help support our nonprofit mission. Get in touch with us today to discuss these special programs and events.
If you would like to learn more about becoming involved in our NEO Volunteer Corps helping out at fun community outreach events and in our school partnerships, email us at [contact@neoproject.org!](http://www.neoproject.org/?page_id=891)
Upcoming events
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Bike ride with "Your Host, Bike Houston", Sims bayou & The Hill 15 miles
Townwood park, 3402 Simsbrook dr,, Houston, TX, USNEO's mission is to help people of all ages and backgrounds lead more outdoor-oriented lives for better health, well-being, and resilience.
Pic slide.
https://youtu.be/YLPJrHs5PCk?list=TLGGYXrB28dE2rIwODAyMjAyMwNEO Eclectic video. https://youtu.be/NexlAV5hTZc
NEO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to lead more outdoor-oriented lives for better health, well-being, and resilience. Much of our work is with schools and historically marginalized communities. If you like what we do, please consider making a tax-deductible donation through your bank's Zelle option to "contact@neoproject.org", or become a monthly donor at neoproject.org/donate.
Thank you!
Bike Houston is hosting this ride. They are not linked to this event through meetup and will not respond to comments.
https://www.instagram.com/bikehouston?igsi=MWsydDBnaGE3Z2Vtbg==bikehouston We're pumped about the new underpass along Sims Bayou that makes getting under 288 super easv! And to celebrate, the €bikehouston First Sunday Ride returns to Sims Bavou in September.
Ride with us Sunday, September 6th, as we check out the Hill at Sims Bayou and more along the bayou greenway with our friends from Ehoustonparksboard and hcpct1
Meet in the parking lot of Townwood Park (3402 Simsbrook Dr.) for an 8:00am rollout. return by 11am or sooner.The ride will be on paved surfaces, mostly along the bayou and around the retention pond "The Hill at Sims bayou". There could be some riding along streets.
Restroom: port-o-potty
What to bring:
Bike
Helmet
Water bottle, electrolytes7 attendees
Bike ride, Weekday: Brays, Keegans bayou 11-14 miles 12+ mph
Braeburn Glen neighborhood, 9319 Braeburn Glen blvd, Houston, TX, USNEO is dedicated to helping people of all ages and backgrounds lead more active outdoor-oriented lives for better health, happiness, and wellbeing. https://youtu.be/YLPJrHs5PCk?list=TLGGYXrB28dE2rIxNjAzMjAyMg
Bike ride +/-11 miles, along the paved trails of Braes Bayou and Keegans bayous. Sunset is at, around, 735pm.
12+ mph pace
There are a few street crossings along this trail.
This is an "out and back" ride so if it is abit too much it is easy for you to turn around and go back to the start.
Before the day of the ride, air up your tires (to make sure they hold air), oil your chain, check your brakes.
I have extra construction vests, ask me for one if you would like to borrow during the ride.
What to bring:
Bike
Helmet (strongly recommended)
Water/hydration
Snack
Extra innertube
Bike lights (approx 200 lumens)1 attendee
Elevation - Hill and Stair Interval Training - Meet at the Cistern
The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park, 105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX, USParking:
Please refer to the map below for available parking areas, indicated with a P.
Parking MapMeeting Location:
We will meet at the Buffalo Bayou CisternWelcome to a unique workout in the flatlands of Houston – Elevation Training using one of the few topographic features in Houston, Buffalo Bayou!
We start with a couple stations along the Bayou itself then go on to downtown and utilize the structures and monuments there. You may choose to go up and down the stairs as slow or fast as you want. This hike is meant to help you push a little and see your strength improve over time. There are 6 stops total, covering a distance of about 4.5 miles in about 90 minutes and, if you’re ambitious, can get about 1,000 feet of elevation gain!
I want to stress, this is a workout. You will need to wear tennis shoes and proper workout attire. Headlamps are desired in the winter, and water is especially needed in the summer. Be sure to dress for the weather, regardless!
The paths may be slippery, muddy, or dark.
No worries if you're running late. Just meet up with us along the route. Follow the link to see the route and stops:
Elevation Training Map6 attendees
Bike ride, Sept 12th Springcreek trail 14+/-miles, Native American Heritage day
Jesse H Jones Park & Nature Center, 20634 Kenswick Drive, Humble, TX, USNEO is dedicated to helping people of all ages and backgrounds lead more active outdoor-oriented lives for better health, happiness, and wellbeing. https://youtu.be/YLPJrHs5PCk?list=TLGGYXrB28dE2rIxNjAzMjAyMg
This ride will be on paved trails. It's an out and back route with some gradual ups and downs.
Before the day of the ride, air up your tires, oil your chain, check your brakes.
Bring an extra inner tubeAfter the ride is an annual event called "Native American heritage day" from 9am-12pm.
From the Jesse H Jones park website......
"September 12th, 9 – 12 p.m.
Join staff and volunteers for a celebration of Indigenous culture. Observe demonstrations and learn about the Indigenous Peoples that lived in Southeast Texas. The festival takes place in the lawn near the main stage AND at the replica Akokisa Village on Redbud Hill, which is a 1/3 mile hike.
Starbucks MIGHT offer complementary coffee & tea, so bring a reusable cup to enjoy! They did previous years.
All ages are welcome; this program is great for Scouts and large groups of friends. NO reservations required.
(Please note - no pets are allowed in festival areas)
Accessibility: Our stage is accessible from the main parking lot, but there is a grassy surface to access the seats. The ground is natural and at times uneven. The Akokisa Village is a 1/3-mile hike on a gravel trail, one-way. We suggest wagons & strollers for younger audiences. Remember your reusable water bottle and tennis shoes."
Restrooms at Jones park
What to bring:
-Bike
-Helmet (strongly recommended)
-Water, electrolytes
-Snacks
-Love of nature
-A picnic @ Jesse H Jones park Native American heritage day
6 attendees
Past events
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